Downs v. Holder et al

Filing 27

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER re: 22 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal under 42:1983 (prisoner) filed by Plaintiff Michael J. Downs motion is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 2/12/18. (MRS)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION
MICHAEL J. DOWNS,

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Plaintiff,
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BOB HOLDER, et al.,
Defendants.

No. 1:17-CV-137 PLC

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This matter is before the Court on plaintiff’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis on
appeal. When the Court dismissed this action, it certified in writing that an appeal would not be
taken in good faith. The motion is denied. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3).
Accordingly,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis on
appeal is DENIED. [ECF No. 22]
Dated this 12th day of February, 2018.

STEPHEN N. LIMBAUGH, JR.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE